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Philip Pullman speaks up in favour of music education

Author Philip Pullman has stated that he considers music to be the most important school subject. A feature in the September/October issue…

2nd Sep 2015

Student demands female composers on A-level music syllabus

A student has launched an online campaign to ensure that women are represented on Edexcel’s A-level music syllabus, which currently features 63…

19th Aug 2015

Robin Hood Youth Orchestra Make Nottingham Proud in Karlsruhe

The Robin Hood Youth Orchestra (RHYO), an ensemble of young musicians aged 11‐19 who rehearse at Nottingham Music School each Saturday morning,…

18th Aug 2015

Study shows music training started in secondary school can have an impact on teenager’s brains

The results of a research project by Northwestern University, published in July 2015, suggest that music training, begun as late as high…

18th Aug 2015

Nicky Morgan insists teaching arts is ‘essential’

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has hit back at claims the Government has downgraded the teaching of arts in schools, insisting she considered…

16th Jul 2015

‘Music education is vital in today’s pressured world’

It is invigorating and inspiring well beyond a curriculum which is only a small part of lifelong learning, writes Marlborough Master Jonathan…

16th Jul 2015

School classes set for Latitude Festival

Hundreds of primary school pupils are set to attend the Latitude festival in the first initiative of its kind. Former Oasis frontman…

15th Jul 2015

In pictures: Young people shine at Music for Youth Festival

Young people from across the country have showcased their musical talent at the Music for Youth Festival. Held at Birmingham’s iconic Symphony Hall, the national festival…

14th Jul 2015

ABRSM launches new Bowed Strings syllabus

ABRSM has launched its Bowed Strings Syllabus 2016–2019 with refreshed repertoire lists for Violin, Viola and Cello. Jessica O’ Leary, ABRSM examiner, syllabus…

13th Jul 2015

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